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Local Food & Drink

Somerset, literally translated means 'Land of the Summer People', and has been famous for its fruits of the land for centuries.

Cheese
Somerset is the home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it being made today in Cheddar Gorge near the Mendip Hills, Wells and Glastonbury.

Apples
Somerset apple orchards grow in abundance producing a drink, which gives you a real taste of the West Country - cider and apple juice!

Cream Teas
Whilst travelling through this beautiful landscape, it's hard to resist a Somerset Cream Tea - home-baked scones, farmhouse clotted cream and local jam are the perfect accompaniment to a refreshing pot of tea. 'Whortleberries' only found in the Quantock Hills and Exmoor are used to create distinctive and delicious jam.

Levels Best
A recent initiative in Somerset is the Levels Best project - the brand for high quality food and drink produced within the unique landscape of the Somerset Levels and Moors. See website for more details - www.levelsbest.co.uk.

Farmers Markets
A wonderful way to buy local produce is direct from the supplier! Farmers markets are held at various towns throughout Somerset.

Further Information
Somerset Food and Drink

Somerset Food Links - www.foodlinks.org.uk

Somerset Farmers Markets - www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk